Milwaukee, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53214
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,725
- 1,843/sq mi High-density area
- $60,962
- Median income Below-median income area
- $188,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milwaukee pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,843
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53214 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53214 (Milwaukee, WI) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.6 in 2023 to 226.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53214 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 34,725 residents across 18.8 square miles, a density of 1,843 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53214 reports a modest median household income of $60,962 (22% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,229. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $188,300 (24% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $1,009; owner occupancy is 54.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Milwaukee County, so 53214 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milwaukee, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53214.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
127 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
114 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
- Construction
Construction
78 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53214, Milwaukee, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
34,725
Population
18.8
Area (sq mi)
1,843
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53214?
38.4
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
7.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,962
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$36,229
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53214 ranks nationally
Milwaukee, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$60,962 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,584housing units
17,584
Total Housing Units
16,192
Occupied Units
1,392
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,300
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,009
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53214 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 149 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 166 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 189 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 210 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 227 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 960 business establishments in ZIP 53214, employing approximately 22,003 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,489,918,000.
960
Businesses
22,003
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 134 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 127 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 114 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 78 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 63 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 2.3% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53214 vs 53295 →
ZIP 53214 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53214
Milwaukee (53214)
34,725 residents
- 53219
Milwaukee (53219)
33,880 residents
- 53208
Milwaukee (53208)
31,133 residents
- 53210
Milwaukee (53210)
28,126 residents
- 53220
Milwaukee (53220)
26,303 residents
- 53213
Milwaukee (53213)
26,020 residents
- 53222
Milwaukee (53222)
25,165 residents
- 53227
Milwaukee (53227)
23,357 residents
- 53226
Milwaukee (53226)
18,370 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53214 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53214 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53213
Milwaukee (53213)
$101,688 median income
- 53226
Milwaukee (53226)
$93,132 median income
- 53222
Milwaukee (53222)
$76,980 median income
- 53228
Milwaukee (53228)
$75,033 median income
- 53227
Milwaukee (53227)
$73,321 median income
- 53219
Milwaukee (53219)
$70,388 median income
- 53220
Milwaukee (53220)
$69,319 median income
- 53214
Milwaukee (53214)
$60,962 median income
- 53208
Milwaukee (53208)
$52,690 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53214 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53295 | Milwaukee, WI | 359 | 2.0 mi |
| 53213 | Milwaukee, WI | 26,020 | 2.1 mi |
| 53219 | Milwaukee, WI | 33,880 | 2.1 mi |
| 53227 | Milwaukee, WI | 23,357 | 2.2 mi |
| 53226 | Milwaukee, WI | 18,370 | 2.4 mi |
| 53208 | Milwaukee, WI | 31,133 | 3.1 mi |
| 53220 | Milwaukee, WI | 26,303 | 4.0 mi |
| 53222 | Milwaukee, WI | 25,165 | 4.4 mi |
| 53228 | Milwaukee, WI | 14,369 | 4.0 mi |
| 53210 | Milwaukee, WI | 28,126 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53214, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (34,725 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53214 in?
ZIP code 53214 (Milwaukee) is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Milwaukee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/milwaukee-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53214?
ZIP code 53214 in Milwaukee, WI has a population of 34,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53214?
The median household income in ZIP 53214 is $60,962, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53214?
The median home value in ZIP 53214 is $188,300, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53214 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53214?
ZIP code 53214 has 960 business establishments employing approximately 22,003 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53214 are: Retail trade (134), Accommodation and food services (127), Other services (except public administration) (114). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53214?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53214 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53214?
In ZIP code 53214, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53214 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53214?
In ZIP code 53214, approximately 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53214 is 15.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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